Postpartum Depression

Hello. So I’ve got 2 year old and a month 5 old and I think I’m suffering really badly with postpartum depression. I didn’t suffer or feel this way with my first, just baby blues but coped well. This time round it’s the “I want to smack my head against a wall” constantly down, crying, numb and overall struggling I just don’t feel good at all. I’m nervous to speak to my GP and with the festive period it’ll be a nightmare for an appointment. Can anyone offer any advice? I’m also nervous to go onto tablets but I don’t want to continue to feel like this anymore. I want to be better for me and my kids. Just not sure of the next steps…

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Absolutely go to GP. I suffered this time round. I had PND whilst also going through a separation my GP was lovely xx

Message me if you would like. They gave ne sertraline because I was BF at the time and it's the one that has least side effects and safest for BF. It helped my anxiety and I feel in a better place now but know there are other options available too if this doesn't help x

Definitely make an appt. I’m on the same boat but I think I’m experiencing post partum rage instead of depression. I’ve been putting off making an appointment because I have periods where I feel ok, and others where I feel absolutely insane and I think it goes hand in hand with my cycles. I am calling this upcoming week and making an appt. I always read stories of women regretting not getting help sooner.

Please make an appointment with your GP. PPD is awful. The sooner you get help, the better. I would also recommend speaking to your health visitor. They may be able to offer support in other ways. When my youngest was just born, my HV was able to set up support, which meant my oldest would go to a creche twice a week for a few months. This took the pressure off and helped massively. There may be something like this where you are.

Thank you ladies ❤️

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